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Has anyone used Monolaurin for Epstein Barre Virus?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 3 12:03am | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
@bayhorse, I added your question to the Infectious Diseases group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/infectious-disease/) as well. Fellow members @jeff49 and @mrmie may have experience with monolaurin to share.
"People take monolaurin supplements to encourage immune health and general wellness, but there’s little scientific data to back up these claims. Studies have investigated the antimicrobial effects of coconut oil, lauric acid, and monolaurin, but most of these studies have been conducted in test tubes and petri dishes (in vitro).
Its antimicrobial properties have been clearly established, but more research is needed to test the effects of monolaurin on living subjects." Read more https://www.healthline.com/health/monolaurin
Did your doctor suggest monolaurin for you?
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Hi, Colleen: Thank you for adding my question to the Infectious Diseases group. I posted it here because several people who responded to my question about the AIP diet mentioned that they have EBV, as do I. Also, I read online -- though can't remember which sites right now -- that monolaurin had been helpful for people who had both EBV and autoimmune illnesses.
My doc hasn't mentioned or recommended it. I came across monolaurin when doing some reading for another issue. I have emailed her about it to see what she knows, as she is board certified in integrative medicine and prescribes a lot of supplements.
Meantime, thank you for your response!